Synopsis
We follow two Catholic siblings, Emilie and Emir, who in 1949 leave behind Lebanon on the brink of war in search of a new life in a foreign land, embarking on a journey to an unknown Brazil. When Emilie falls in love with Omar, a Muslim merchant residing in Manaus, her brother’s jealousy will lead to serious consequences. In this intimate epic by director Marcelo Gomes, based on the novel by Milton Hatoum, the encounter between distant cultures weaves together collective themes of memory, tradition, and belonging, in a narrative that delves deep into the skin and offers a discerning perspective on the foundational immigrant narratives of the country. (C.I.)
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Marcelo Gomes
Marcelo Gomes is a film director and screenwriter. His debut feature film, "Cinema, Aspirinas e Urubus", was awarded at the Un Certain Regard section of the Cannes Film Festival in 2005. Since then, he has directed seven other feature films, all of which have premiered and received accolades at some of the world’s most prestigious festivals, including Venice and Berlin. In 2017, he competed at the Berlinale with "Joaquim". In 2024, "Retrato de um Certo Oriente" premiered at the Rotterdam Film Festival.
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